Reviews
Beyond The Grave
Beyond The Grave
*Reviewed by Lauren Taylor* Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro’s Beyond the Grave aka Porto dos Mortos is not a zombie movie. Hell, it’s not even really a horror movie. What it is is a movie full of references that only film buffs will truly get. And by film buffs, I don’t mean those people from almost [...] Read More
[Blu-ray Review] Synapse’s ’42nd Street Forever’
[Blu-ray Review] Synapse’s ’42nd Street Forever’
Over the past decade, Synapse has been releasing loads of goodies from yesteryear, including the 42nd Street Forever series. Each entry is a compilation of the weirdest, sleaziest trailers from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, and covers a wide variety of exploitation sub-genres including blaxsploitation, sexsploitation, kung-fu, sex comedies, porn parodies, horror, and Mondo among [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘The Road’ Is A Chilling And Effective Ride
[BD Review] ‘The Road’ Is A Chilling And Effective Ride
Writer/director Yam Laranas’ The Road is a surprisingly effective film whose biggest asset is perhaps how comfortable it feels in its own skin. It’s not without the occasional misstep, but it has the confidence to recognize its own assets and be patient with them – doling out scares, shocks and kills at a measured pace [...] Read More
‘Dark Shadows’ Gets Lost In Search Of A Story
‘Dark Shadows’ Gets Lost In Search Of A Story
I had hopes that Dark Shadows would be something of a return to form for Tim Burton. The trailers had hinted at a film that at least had some narrative propulsion. Even if it didn’t turn out to be scary or bear any of Burton’s old inventiveness, it at least promised to be a fun [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘Area 407′
This is AREA 407 – previously known as TAPE 407. Tape what? Nevermind. You know AREA 51? Oh yeah! The aliens in the desert and shit? Isn’t Oren Peli making that? Right. But this isn’t that film. This is AREA 407. Oh, OK. Whats in Area 407? Aliens? No. I think it’s raptors. Raptors!? Yeah. [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘War of the Dead’ A Grimy, Action-Packed Zombie Fix
[BD Review] ‘War of the Dead’ A Grimy, Action-Packed Zombie Fix
When eventually ranked in the annals of zombie war flicks, War of the Dead will earn a place somewhere alongside the gritty militarism of Romero’s Day of the Dead. But not really. Marko Mäkilaakso’s debut feature certainly delivers what it promises––it‘s a grimy, action-packed zombie war spectacle…that creaks under the weight of a silly-ass screenplay. [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘The Wicker Man’ Companion Piece ‘The Wicker Tree’
[BD Review] ‘The Wicker Man’ Companion Piece ‘The Wicker Tree’
Whether you consider it ‘The Citizen Kane of Horror Films’ or something that is a genre unto itself, The Wicker Man is an undeniably unique folk tale with dark humor, songs, sex, and an ending that completely bypassed being just “great” and dives headfirst into legendary status. Kickstarting a renewed fascination with pagan festivals – [...] Read More
[DVD Review] Real Story Of ‘The Pyx’ Lost
[DVD Review] Real Story Of ‘The Pyx’ Lost
Review By Lauren Taylor: The alternate title for Harvey Hart’s 1973 film The Pyx is The Hooker Cult Murders. I think it has a nice ring to it, and is actually more entertaining than the film itself. Elizabeth Lucy (Karen Black) is a heroin-addicted prostitute that happens to have just plummeted to her death. In [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘Seven Below’
[BD Review] ‘Seven Below’
So, have you ever read a story or seen a movie that is set way back in the day and the author has tried to change the dialogue to reflect this, but it’s just so badly executed that it’s painful? Seven Below delivers on this almost immediately with meager acting where children are calling their [...] Read More
[Tribeca '12]: Review ‘Resolution’
[Tribeca '12]: Review ‘Resolution’
Chris (Vinny Curran) is a grown man, squatting in someone’s home and burning through a huge stash of crystal meth, shooting guns at the birds that keep fucking with his mind and falling out of trees in a chain of psychotic episodes that finds its way to video. His best friend Michael (Peter Cilella) receives [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘Sound Of My Voice’ Is Unsettling And Great
[BD Review] ‘Sound Of My Voice’ Is Unsettling And Great
Sound Of My Voice will inevitably be compared to last year’s brilliant Martha Marcy May Marlene. The good news is that Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij’s film is almost equally brilliant in very different ways. While Sean Durkin’s 2011 masterpiece was concerned with the psychological repercussions of the cult experience, Batmanglij’s film is more interested [...] Read More
[BD Review] ‘The Raven’ Is Mediocre Poppycock
[BD Review] ‘The Raven’ Is Mediocre Poppycock
I once saw a move called The Raven Directed by McTeigue, Not Craven I thought it would be like Sherlock But they totally went goth rock And about that I’m not complainin’ It’s a dark little romp with plenty of blood Of which so many of you will fall in love But one thing you [...] Read More
Intruders
Intruders
What begins as a masterfully crafted creature feature ultimately falls flat on its face knocking out all of its teeth. Directed by 28 Weeks helmer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, the screenplay by Jaime Marques and Nico Casariego attempts something quite unique with Intruders. The film follows two separate stories, one about a boy, Juan (Izán Corchero), [...] Read More
The Corridor (limited/VOD)
While director Evan Kelly’s Canadian indie flick is being touted as a “sci-fi thriller”, over-eager viewers should note that the sci-fi elements take a good hour to reach maximum charge. A handful of old friends reunite at a snowbound cabin in the woods after a years-old tragedy, and with all the angsty talk of receding [...] Read More
Latest User Reviews
Good Neighbours (limited)
Posted By ricardolopezpMay 21, 2012 @ 2:29pm
Wonderful interaction between the characters. The movie kept me guessing and interested until the very end. The tempered mood and pacing did not make the movie feel slow o boring at all. Great execution on all counts.
Lovely Molly (limited)
Posted By KingCujoMay 21, 2012 @ 11:57am
Some truly scary setpieces and good performances. Atmospherically directed. Sound design is killer. So happy I knew very little about this going in -- rare that a movie can take me by surprise but this did it. And I'm glad it didn't cop out at the end. Delivers the sick and twisted goods.
The Divide (limited)
Posted By diapersMay 21, 2012 @ 11:17am
Absolutely brilliant. This is basically a case study in humanity and the push-pull of base evil that resides in many of us. The film outlines a universal fact of many historical dictatorships: a peaceful and idle majority can, for a time, allow a fucked up minority to sieze power and run rampant. …READ MORE
Dark Shadows
Posted By zombiefan09May 21, 2012 @ 12:02am
I saw this movie with my friend a few days ago, and we had a blast. It was a hilarious good time. I watched a few of the original episodes to psych myself up and to understand the storyline, but I couldn't get into it. Soap operas aren't my thing. After seeing the movie, it makes me wanna try and watch …READ MORE
The Devil Inside
Posted By KarieMay 20, 2012 @ 9:00pm
It was good till the end. The movie seemed to just end and I was hoping for more with the girl.
The Devil Inside
Posted By dmacMay 20, 2012 @ 8:55pm
I enjoyed this movie. If you enjoy movies like paranormal activity and Blair Witch Project, you will probably like this.
The Cabin in the Woods
Posted By dmacMay 20, 2012 @ 8:50pm
It sucks you in from the very beginning. It was an original and fun movie, and the twists and turns are great. I would recommend this to any horror fan. It deserves a 4.5, but the site won't let me give the extra 1/2 skull.
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (VOD)
Posted By dmacMay 20, 2012 @ 8:44pm
A fun, just below average movie worthy of 2.5 skulls. Its an interesting take, and an original movie. There were some good kills, and its pretty funny. I would have rather seen zombies!
Grave Encounters
Posted By dmacMay 20, 2012 @ 8:39pm
The best ghost movie of the year. It was corny at times, but overall was a lot of fun. Watch it in the dark!
1408
Posted By EvilDeadFridaythe13thfanMay 20, 2012 @ 6:23pm
I enjoyed this movie. Never a dull moment. Keeps you interested throughout. I usually hate ghost movies but this was pulled off pretty well. John Cusack does a good job.
The Road (2012)
Posted By HollywoodhorrorMay 19, 2012 @ 6:41pm
Creepy and I agree, Broad daylight terror totally unexpected! Good watch and quite sure this will make one of the staffs year end best list.
The Abandoned (V)
Posted By furie27May 19, 2012 @ 10:15am
Watching this movie is like watching a child play with an electric guitar who has just found the distortion settings on the amplifier. Instead of building any tension, it relies on cheap visual scares and ghost story pastiches. By the end, it seemed like the film maker had simply forgotten what story …READ MORE
The Hunger Games
Posted By freetugaMay 18, 2012 @ 8:41am
The movie is one of the best this year. It isn't an hardcore movie but the story and all the effects used are great. The most important thing is the innovation of the presentation of this trilogy.
The Cabin in the Woods
Posted By fearofthedarkMay 17, 2012 @ 11:47pm
I absolutely loved this movie. It was so awesome to see a movie come out FINALLY that gave me some real hope for the mainstream horror genre. It was funny, creepy, and so much fun. Not surprising, as it came from Joss Whedon, who never let’s me down. I think that this was a great movie. It really impressed …READ MORE
The Woman in Black
Posted By sanimagusMay 17, 2012 @ 8:37pm
Only scares are jump scares.Even those don't work well. There is absolutely zero tension and you feel nothing towards any character. The only feeling after watching this movie is disappointment.
